November 2015
Collection of Hundreds of Refugees in Turkey Following Agreement with the European Union
Turkey has intensified its efforts to control the flow of refugees to Europe following a recent agreement with the EU. This includes the collection of…
Iran's Oil Exports to Four Main Asian Customers Decline
Iran's oil exports to its four main Asian customers fell to their lowest level in two years, with a total of 803,674 barrels per day…
More than Half of Amazon Tree Species at Risk of Extinction
Scientists warn that over half of the tree species in the Amazon rainforest are at risk of extinction due to deforestation for agriculture and other…
Decline in Donald Trump's Popularity in Latest Poll
Donald Trump's popularity among Republican voters has dropped significantly following his controversial remarks about Muslims and the September 11 attacks. This decline is highlighted by…
Kurdish Rights Defense Lawyer Shot Dead in Eastern Turkey
Taher Ilchi, a Kurdish rights lawyer in Turkey, was shot dead during a police confrontation in Diyarbakir, leading to widespread protests and political reactions. His…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Bombing at Shia Ceremony in Nigeria
A suicide bombing during a Shia ceremony in Kano, Nigeria, resulted in 21 deaths and numerous injuries. The attack is attributed to the Islamist group…
Shooting at an Abortion Clinic in the U.S. Leaves Three Dead
A shooting at a Colorado Springs abortion clinic resulted in three deaths, including a police officer, and nine injuries. The assailant was arrested after a…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Russia Should Not Play with Fire
Tensions between Turkey and Russia have escalated following Turkey's downing of a Russian aircraft, prompting Erdoğan to warn Russia against further provocations. Several Turkish businessmen…
Continued Accusations Between Putin and Erdogan Following Fighter Jet Downing
Tensions between Turkey and Russia escalated after Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet, leading to mutual accusations of deception and emotional responses from both leaders.…
French Prime Minister: Europe Can No Longer Accept More Refugees
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stated that Europe can no longer accept more refugees due to the ongoing migration crisis, which has seen the largest…
UN Condemns Balkan Countries for Closing Borders to Refugees
The UN has condemned Balkan countries for closing their borders to economic refugees, while Sweden plans to tighten its refugee acceptance laws amid a new…
Intensification of US Attacks on ISIS Oil Infrastructure
The US has intensified its military operations against ISIS in Syria and Iraq, targeting oil infrastructure crucial for the group's finances. The Pentagon reported the…
Explosion Outside Hotel in Sinai, Egypt Leaves Several Dead
An explosion outside a hotel in Al-Arish, Egypt, killed several people, including election observers and police, shortly after parliamentary elections. The attack was claimed by…
16 Arrested in Belgian Police 'Anti-Terrorist' Operation
Belgian police arrested 16 individuals in an anti-terror operation following the Paris attacks, although key suspect Salah Abdeslam was not among them. The operation involved…
Opposition Candidate Wins Presidential Election in Argentina
Mauricio Macri, the conservative opposition candidate, has won the presidential election in Argentina, defeating Daniel Scioli. This marks a significant political shift after 12 years…
Discovery of a New European Ancestry in the Caucasus
Scientists have discovered a new lineage of early humans in the Caucasus region of Georgia, which is genetically linked to modern Europeans. This finding sheds…
Egypt's Parliamentary Elections Held Without Strong Opposition Parties
The second phase of Egypt's parliamentary elections is underway with low voter turnout and the absence of strong opposition parties. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has…
US Secretary of State's Efforts to End Violence Between Israelis and Palestinians
US Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to the Middle East to address escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians, but his trip is not…
14 Hazara Passengers Taken Hostage in Zabul Province, Afghanistan
At least 14 Hazara passengers were kidnapped in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, shortly after protests erupted over the beheading of seven Hazara individuals by ISIS. This…
Iraq Sells Its Oil for as Low as $30
Iraq is selling some of its oil for as low as $30 to capture global markets, despite a significant drop in oil prices. This situation…
UN General Assembly Committee Expresses 'Deep Concern' Over Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly's Human Rights Committee has expressed deep concern over human rights violations in Iran, criticizing the suppression of activists and the rise…
New York Police Response to ISIS Video: No Specific Threat Detected
The New York Police Department has responded to a new ISIS video that names New York as a potential target, asserting there are no specific…
Over One Billion People Lack Access to Toilets
The UN reports that over one billion people lack access to proper sanitation, leading to health risks and increased disease, particularly among children. The designation…
Islamic State Executes Chinese and Norwegian Citizens
The Islamic State has executed a Chinese citizen and a Norwegian citizen, prompting strong reactions from both Beijing and Oslo. The incidents highlight the ongoing…
Widespread Ignorance and Confusion About Antibiotics
The World Health Organization warns of widespread ignorance about antibiotics, with many people incorrectly believing that penicillin can treat viral infections. This misunderstanding contributes to…
Second Domestic Operation by French Security Forces Following Paris Attacks
French security forces launched over 120 operations in response to the recent Paris attacks, which killed at least 129 people. The operations, which also included…
Scanner That Scans the Entire Body Simultaneously
Researchers at UC Davis are developing the first full-body PET scanner with a $15.5 million budget, aiming to enhance diagnostic imaging in medicine. This advancement…
France Reports 'Extensive' Airstrikes Against ISIS Positions in Syria
France has launched extensive airstrikes against ISIS in Syria following the Paris attacks. This operation, involving 10 fighter jets, is the largest French military action…
State of Emergency Declared Across France
A series of coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13 resulted in numerous casualties, prompting President François Hollande to declare a state of emergency and…
21 Killed and 41 Injured in ISIS Attack on Mourning Ceremony in Baghdad
A suicide attack by ISIS during a Shiite funeral in Baghdad killed 21 and injured 41, coinciding with an Iraqi military offensive on Ramadi. This…
Kurdish Peshmerga Take Control of Central Sinjar
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have recaptured central Sinjar from ISIS, marking a significant military victory. This operation, supported by U.S.-led coalition forces, aims to reclaim territory…
Increase in Protests Against Racial Inequality at American Universities
Protests against racial inequality at American universities, particularly Claremont McKenna College, have led to the resignation of senior official Mary Spellman after her controversial email…
Even 'Stone Age' Humans Loved Honey
Recent archaeological findings reveal that Neolithic humans used honeybee wax in pottery across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, dating back over eight thousand…
Migration Crisis; Slovenia Begins Fencing Its Borders
Slovenia has begun erecting fences along its borders in response to a surge of refugees fleeing conflict in Syria and Afghanistan. This move comes as…
France: Several Contracts to Be Signed During Iranian President's Visit
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to visit France, where several contracts are expected to be signed in various sectors, including automotive and energy. This…
Myanmar: Election Results and Political Future
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the NLD, has won a significant victory in Myanmar's elections, securing a majority in local assemblies and the central government.…
World Bank: Global Warming Will Push 100 Million More People into Poverty by 2030
The World Bank warns that without effective climate policies, an additional 100 million people could fall into poverty by 2030 due to global warming. The…
Reuters: Coordinated European Action Against 'Iranian Cyber Spies'
European officials have launched coordinated actions against an Iranian cyber espionage group known as 'Rocket Kitten', believed to be linked to the IRGC. This group…
Obama: Security of Israel is the Main Priority of American Foreign Policy
Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, where Obama reaffirmed that Israel's security is a top priority for U.S. foreign policy. This…
Two Americans and a South African national killed in Jordan's security camp
A Jordanian military officer killed two Americans and a South African in a security camp in Jordan, which trains Iraqi and Palestinian forces. The incident…
Opposition in Myanmar Led by Suu Kyi Declares Victory in Elections
The opposition party in Myanmar, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, claims to have won over 80% of the votes in recent parliamentary elections, potentially…
How Mars' Atmosphere Disappeared
NASA researchers have discovered how Mars' atmosphere transformed and disappeared due to solar winds, indicating that the planet was once potentially habitable. This research highlights…
Infants Raised with Dogs Have Lower Asthma Rates
A Swedish study finds that infants raised with dogs have a significantly lower risk of developing asthma compared to those without pets. The research suggests…
Crucial Parliamentary Elections in Myanmar
Myanmar is set to hold crucial parliamentary elections on November 7, with Aung San Suu Kyi's party expected to perform well despite her inability to…
Dam Breaks in Brazil, Residential Area Buried Under Mud
A dam in Brazil has collapsed, burying a residential area under mud and water, with at least 17 confirmed dead and many missing. Rescuers are…
Use of Mustard Gas in Battles Between ISIS and Rebels in Syria
A report indicates that mustard gas was used in battles between ISIS and rebel forces in Syria, raising concerns about the group's access to chemical…
U.S. State Department Criticizes Netanyahu's Media Advisor's Remarks
The U.S. State Department criticized the remarks of Ran Baratz, Netanyahu's new media advisor, calling them disturbing and disrespectful towards American officials. This situation has…
Salehi: We Will Fulfill Our Nuclear Commitments According to Schedule
Ali Akbar Salehi announced that Iran will adhere to its nuclear commitments, expecting sanctions to be lifted by the end of 2015. This statement aligns…
Britain: Russian Plane Over Egypt Likely Crashed Due to Bomb Explosion
The British government has indicated that a Russian passenger plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert likely went down due to a bomb explosion. Investigations…
The Role of Plankton Waste in Carbon Dioxide Absorption
UK scientists are researching the role of plankton in absorbing carbon dioxide in the ocean's twilight zone, discovering that without them, CO2 levels would be…
Ahmad Chalabi, the Encourager of George Bush for the Invasion of Iraq, Passes Away
Ahmad Chalabi, a controversial Iraqi politician known for providing misleading information that led to the U.S. invasion of Iraq, has died of a heart attack.…
Advancements in Developing More Efficient Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a promising lithium-oxygen battery that significantly outperforms current lithium-ion batteries but is still years away from commercial…
The Russian Plane Crash Was Due to 'External Factors'
A Russian passenger plane crashed in Egypt, killing all 224 aboard. Officials state that the cause was not technical failure or human error, but possibly…
Russian Passenger Plane 'Disintegrated' Before Crash
A Russian Airbus A321 crashed in the Sinai Desert, killing all 224 passengers. An official stated the plane disintegrated in the air, but investigations are…
Victory of the Ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey's Parliamentary Elections
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won Turkey's parliamentary elections with 49.4% of the vote, ensuring Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's continuation in office for…
Turkish Officials: Over 50 ISIS Members Killed in Airstrike on Saturday
Turkey and the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Syria on November 1, killing over 50 ISIS members ahead of Turkey's parliamentary elections. This operation marks a…